Operating System Updates

Introduction

This article is meant to guide you in checking for the latest updates of your operating system for Windows, Mac, iPhone, and Android devices.

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Instructions

Windows OS Updates

Windows users can follow the instructions below in updating to the latest Windows 10 operating system.

Note: For more detailed updating instructions for Windows 10 & 11 OS, please visit Microsoft support page. 

Option 1

  1. From the task bar, in the Search field (bottom left), type Check Windows Update
  2. Select Check for updates from the menu options to display Settings window
    Check for Updates
  3. Click Check for updates button
    Checking for updates

OR

Option 2

  1. Click the Start button
    windows icon
  2. Select Settings
    settings icon
  3. Select Update & Security 
    update and security option
  4. Select Windows Update on the left side
    windows update
  5. Click Check for updates button
    check for updates icon

 

Mac OS Updates

Mac users can follow the instructions below in updating to the latest MacOS operating system.

Note: For instructions on different versions of MacOS, please visit Apple support page.

  1. Click the Apple icon at the top menu bar
    apple icon
  2. Select System Settings 
    system settings
  3. Click General on the left side
    general tab
  4. Click Software Update on the right  
    software update

 

iPhone Updates

iPhone users can follow the instructions below in updating to the latest iOS operating system.

Note: For instructions on different versions of iOS, you can visit Apple support page for more detailed guidelines

  1. Tap the Settings icon
    settings
  2. Tap General
    General
  3. Tap Software Update
    Software update

 

Android Updates 

Android users can follow the instructions below in updating to the latest Android operating system.

Note: For instructions on different versions of Android, please visit Google support page.

  1. Open your phone's Settings app
    settings
  2. Tap System updates near the bottom of the page
    System updates
  3. Tap Check for system updates
    Check
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